2026 Belairdirect Bursary for Newcomer Students

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Belairdirect Bursary for Newcomer Students
Bursary Description

The belairdirect Bursary for Newcomer Students is administered through The Angel Foundation for Learning. It is designated for a TCDSB student who is a recent immigrant to Canada (landed immigrant/permanent resident) working to achieve his/her educational dreams through post-secondary education. This bursary sponsored by belairdirect in the amount of $5,000 is designated to help alleviate some of the financial strain of post-secondary education for a recent immigrant, who requires financial assistance in order to pursue studies at a post-secondary institution.

Criteria

Selection of the successful candidate will be based on the following criteria:
- demonstration of academic proficiency - 'B' average or higher;
- evidence of contribution to the school and/or community;
- proof of landed immigrant status/permanent resident status
- description of financial need and/or personal challenges; and acceptance into a post-secondary institution.
Application Process

Application must be completed with all of the following criteria for consideration of this bursary:
- the completed and signed application form;
- a personal cover letter, which outlines contributions to the school and community; states the nature of the financial need; includes as much detail as appropriate;
- two letters of recommendation from the following: the school principal or designate, employer, coach, department head, chaplain, support staff, teacher, priest, community leader; the letter should outline contributions to the school and community, and state the nature of the financial need;
- evidence of recent immigration to Canada (within the past five years) and landed immigrant/permanent resident status; and
- confirmation/evidence of acceptance into a post-secondary institution.
Selection Process

The successful candidate will be approved by the Board of Directors of The Angel Foundation for Learning, upon the recommendation of the review committee. The successful candidate will be notified in early June.

For further information contact:

Iris Martinez at 416.222.8282. ext. 72844 or iris.martinez@tcdsb.org.

Application Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026
Applicants Full Name
Year of arrival in Canada
Address
Postal Code
City
Date of Birth
Phone
Email address
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Secondary School
Present Grade Average
PostSecondary Institution
Program of Studies
Permission is granted to publish the name and photos of the successful student on print and electronic media, including both internal and external publications and sites.

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Signature of Applicant

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Principal Name
Signature Of Principal

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Requirement in order to be considered for this bursary include:
- the completed and signed application form;
- a personal cover letter, which outlines contributions to the school and community and which states the nature of the financial need. Include as much detail as appropriate;
- two letters of recommendation from the following: the school principal or designate, employer, coach, department head, chaplain, support staff, teacher, priest, community leader;
- evidence of recent immigration to Canada (within the past five years) (landed immigrant/permanent resident status); and
- confirmation/evidence of acceptance into a post-secondary institution.
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Application Due Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
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